WTB: 5th valve parts for Miraphone 186 CC

[Tubajug]

Greetings!

I'm mostly looking for information (prices, availability, etc...) on obtaining the parts to put a 5th valve on my Miraphone 186 CC. I know they are available from Miraphone dealers (such as the Tuba Exchange) but I was curious as to whether or not anyone has some stuff lying around they'd be willing to part with. I would like a flat whole-step 5th valve, but I can adjust to the 2-3 5th valve found on most Miraphones if necessary.

If anyone has any or all of the parts (the valve itself, tubing, linkage, etc...) around please contact me. My wife and I just moved into a house, so I'm probably not going to be doing anything right away as far as purchasing goes (unless the price is right ), this is just more to see if anything is available before going straight to a dealer. I'm still in college (with a wife and kid) and money is tight. Thanks for your help! Please either post comments here or email me: jordanhluke (at) yahoo (dot) com.

Thanks again and Happy Tuba-ing!

[Tubajug]

Any of the parts would be great, you don't have to have all them. Anyone have just a valve? Thanks!

[TubaTinker]

Any of the parts would be great, you don't have to have all them. Anyone have just a valve? Thanks!

I have a few 'odds and ends' but not all that it would take to structure a complete installation. Used parts are hard to come by so I'm always a little reluctant to sell them because I know that at some point in time I'll need those used parts and will end up springing for new ones. You might try your luck with Badger State Repair at 262-723-4062. Ask for Eddie.

[Tubajug]

If anyone has a junk Miraphone 186 (BBb or CC) I would consider that as well, assuming the valve section is intact. Thanks!